repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2024 Audi Q3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-082 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Audi Q3 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Seat belts
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Back over prevention
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Audi Q3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Q3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q3 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Audi Q3 safety ratings
2024 Audi Q3 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The dashboard screen which operates the radio, GPS and other programs will shut down and the screen will show: NOTE: SYSTEM RELAODING PLEASE WAIT. The radio will continue to play but you cannot operate it. Additionally, sometimes the screen goes completely blank and radio stops playing, usually…
MmI screen malfunction, cuts out and goes black/blank. Red lines, dims by itself to black/blank. MMI screen replaced by Audi once, now problem continues. Antenna malfunction error message constantly. No addressment by Audi. Initializing error message on car, gets stuck in loop showing this message…
The air conditioning system is faulty. At random times, the back unit will stop working and at the same time, a vent in the front will begin to blow warm air with a burning smell.
Own a 2024 Q3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.